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Lake Thingvallavatn

Lake fishing  Southwest Iceland · 02:51 - 00:01

Lake Thingvallavatn is a lake in Southwest Iceland. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
12°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1001 hPa → stable
Clouds
64.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 02:06–04:06 Day 04:06–22:46 Dusk 22:46–00:46

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

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Likely catch now (3 species)

Sea Trout
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
49%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Three-spined Stickleback
Three-spined Stickleback
Gasterosteus aculeatus
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Arctic Char
Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Lake Thingvallavatn is a lake in Southwest Iceland.

Popular catches here include Sea Trout, Three-spined Stickleback and Arctic Char.

Sea Trout fishing is usually best around Mar-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for sea trout, the most likely catch right now.
Lure Spoon for sea trout: Coastal spoons.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, copper and natural for sea trout.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

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More waters nearby

Thvera (Borgarfjordur) West Iceland · 52.5 km away Reykjanes coast (Sandgerdi) Southwest Iceland · 80.3 km away Laxa i Adaldal Northeast Iceland · 250.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Thingvallavatn?

Popular catches here include Sea Trout, Three-spined Stickleback and Arctic Char.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Thingvallavatn?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Lake Thingvallavatn?

Sea Trout fishing is usually best around Mar-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Thingvallavatn right now?

Right now Sea Trout is the most likely catch, at about 49%.